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    The British Isles ~ General Resources 

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    The British Isles are a group of islands situated off the northwest coast of Europe. They include Great Britain, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Crown Dependencies of the Isle of Man, as well as 6,000+ smaller islands.

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    England 

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    From towns steeped in history to new towns created for the people, England has a diverse range of cultural attractions, landscapes and industries. As well as busy towns and cities England has acre after acre of open common land, woodland and agricultural land.

    England map: source Wikipedia

    Capital - London
    Patron Saint - St George
    Currency - Pound sterling

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    Ireland 

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    Ireland is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth largest island in the world. It lies to the west of Great Britain, separated by the Irish Sea. The Republic of Ireland forms just over eighty percent of the island. Northern Ireland, which is situated in the north eastern part of the island, covers the remainder.

    Map of Ireland: source Wikipedia

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    Wales 

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    Although English is the everyday language for most of the inhabitants of Wales, thanks to the efforts of many dedicated people, the Welsh language still flourishes in some parts. Welsh culture and tradition are celebrated at a festival called the National Eisteddfod, which is actually a 19th century creation, although the history of local Eisteddfods is much older. Tourism is a key employer ...
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    Scotland 

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    From the famous St Andrews golf course, to romantic castles steeped in history, via whisky distilleries and the famous Loch Ness monster, Scotland is a country of diverse scenery in rugged countryside. It is also known for its famous haggis, the recipe for which varies, but is made using a sheep's stomach bag filled with a mixture of sheep's offal, oatmeal, suet, stock, onions and spices.

    Capital Edinburgh

    Patron Saint St. Andrew

    Currency Pound sterling

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    Chapman Codes 


    Chapman Codes are codes identifying administrative divisions in the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands.

    They cover historical divisions and are widely used in genealogy. They are named after their creator, Dr Colin Chapman.
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